newfangled

adjective
UK: /njuːˈfæŋɡld/
US: /nuːˈfæŋɡld/

  1. Recently invented or developed, and often unnecessary.

    1. I don't trust these newfangled gadgets.
    2. He is not comfortable with newfangled technology like smartphones because he values simplicity.

  2. Different from what one is used to; innovative and often viewed with skepticism or disapproval.

    1. She rejected the newfangled idea.
    2. Many older residents view the newfangled designs for the community center with a mixture of curiosity and apprehension.

Synonyms

modern new innovative

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "newfangled" in English means: Recently invented or developed, and often unnecessary., Different from what one is used to; innovative and often viewed with skepticism or disapproval..

The phonetic transcription of "newfangled" is /njuːˈfæŋɡld/ in British English and /nuːˈfæŋɡld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "newfangled": modern, new, innovative.

Example usage of "newfangled": "I don't trust these newfangled gadgets.". More examples on the page.